Randal Kolo Muani under pressure at Juventus
The Italian sports media are increasingly losing patience with French forward Randal Kolo Muani following his difficult start to the season with the Italian club Juventus. Left out of the French national team selection, the former Paris Saint-Germain player stayed in Turin during the international break to work on his form, but his lack of efficiency in professional football continues to spark intense debate.
Struggling for goals in Serie A and Europe
Acquired for a significant fee last summer, the French striker has struggled to justify his price tag on the pitch. His statistics are heavily scrutinized by outlets like La Gazzetta dello Sport, which points out his meager scoring record consisting of just a single goal in the Europa League against NEC Nijmegen and nothing so far in Serie A. Analysts have even broken down his shooting statistics, highlighting a severe lack of accuracy and very few attempts on goal during matches.
A disappointing friendly match against Cremonese
The frustration reached a new peak during a recent friendly match against Serie B side Cremonese. Despite the presence of coach Luciano Spalletti, who intended to use the international break to help the player regain confidence and improve his tactical positioning, Kolo Muani failed to impress. He recorded no shots on target against the lower-tier opposition, and Juventus ultimately suffered a 1-0 defeat in the encounter.
Upcoming fixture and challenge
As the Italian club prepares to return to official league action, the pressure on the French attacker is mounting rapidly. The upcoming fixture will provide Randal Kolo Muani with another crucial opportunity to silence his critics and prove his true worth in Italian football.
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